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and tracking your progress,
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Compare hundreds of teachers based on the criteria that matter to you,
including background checks, age and experience.

Schedule your lessons

When you've found the perfect match, schedule your lessons online
using the teacher's real-time availability.

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Your teacher will welcome you with a personalized curriculum to meet
your specific goals and you'll be able to manage your entire schedule
through our free online account.

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Local Lessons

No matter where you live, chances are we can introduce you to an
amazing teacher in your neighborhood. You can take lessons in the
privacy of your own home or at your teacher's location.

Online Lessons

What if your dream teacher is on the other side of the country? No
problem. You can meet with your teacher online using a webcam on
your computer.

Lesson Reviews from Students

Students are raving about their instructors on TakeLessons.
Check out some of these recent reviews.

Review by MaryF2

"Great!

Morgan seems to be really enjoying lessons and has learned so much about breathing technique! So happy we found Esther."

Sacramento, CA teacher:
Esther B.

Review by Cody

"Piano

Brandon is very good at explaining things in a variety of ways and can make a lesson out of just about anything. I take piano lessons through skype

and it has been working out great, it's very convenient, and i feel like i learn about as much as if it was in person. He is easy to work with and very knowledgeable, he can find a way to teach most anything I want to learn."

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San Diego, CA teacher:
Brandon B.

Review by Genevieve

"Gifted teacher and musician

His method of teaching is amazing. He makes music accessible and joyful. I feel challenged without being intimidated. This ex

perience is so valuable because of his ability to bring out the musician inside of me and to help me understand why and how to make beautiful sounds."

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Boston, MA teacher:
Bil M.

Review by AC

""It is an honor to give AC A. my full endorsement as a guitar teacher. This enthusiasm is the key to inspire and uplift students. What a new music student

needs most is the passion and inspiration to persevere through the practice and hard work necessary to reach musical mastery. AC brings his uplifting attitude and confidence to each student he meets, and this makes all he difference in the world. AC has the talent and the right skills to teach and inspire through his example as a professional recording and performing artist. I recommend AC without reservation.": Griff P. Producer, Musician - Berklee College of Music, Magna Cum Laude '93, Anika Paris"

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San Diego, CA teacher:
AC A.

Review by Julie

"Wonderful teacher!

Jaesi is a really cool teacher. I love her! She makes the lessons so fun and teaches just what you want to learn. I highly recommend h

er!"

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Salt Lake City, UT teacher:
Jaesi C.

Review by Brandon

"John is a great teacher! He's open to working with many styles and he's talented in more than one instrument."

Los Angeles, CA teacher:
John E.

Review by Lauren

"This has been a truly enjoyable experience.

Don was teaching several of my charter high school students in guitar/vocal and music production. After a q

uick observation of his classes, I signed up for lessons as well. I am an adult student and have been taking guitar/vocal performance lessons with Don for three years. This has been a truly enjoyable experience. Don combines proper technique with enough creativity to make our lessons fun. Don is an inspirational teacher. He tuned into my musical tastes and tailored his lessons to my desires. I highly recommend Don to any adult or youth students interested in furthering their skills and enjoyment of music performance."

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Minneapolis, MN teacher:
Don S.

Review by Jacob

"I highly recommend Chris. Patient and professional."

Boston, MA teacher:
Chris M.

Review by Da In

"I am international college student in LA , so I need help with studying. Michelle is so nice and knowledgeable. She can help with grammar and vocabulary w

hich I don't understand. Also, her conversation class is awesome! Very fun and she takes notes of mistakes for me. I can learn many things from the notes. Sometimes, I feel stupid and shy in class and then I meet her and feel better! I can have more confidence now. In class I can talk my classmates and professor. Last semester I received good grades too. Thank you Michelle!"